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lilac

The correct spelling is lilac.

How to pronounce lilac

/ˈlaɪlək/
noun

IPA: /ˈlaɪlək/

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The correct spelling is lilac. A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink or purple flowers.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A large shrub of the genus Syringa, especially Syringa vulgaris, bearing white, pale-pink or purple flowers.
  2. 2.A flower of the lilac shrub.
  3. 3.(color) A pale purple color, the color of some lilac flowers.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a pale purple colour.

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